The Hi-Tech industry, with dynamic market conditions, is challenged with meeting fierce consumer demands which produce speciality manufacturing needs and products with shrinking shelf lives. Meeting customer needs with effecient product life cycle management while optimizing global and domestic material costs are keys to success. In order to beat the competition, an agile supply chain with a service oriented model is essential to react to market conditions. Alligning quality with cost and building a community strategic suppliers is essential to attract top customers.